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Welcome to No Kings Boston!

We’re so glad you’re here! This event has been organized by a volunteer team fully committed to peace, safety, and nonviolence. We ask you to participate in that spirit.  

We’re expecting a lot of people today! We have power in our numbers, and we must also have care for each other. Throughout the day please be aware of everyone around you. Being patient and maintaining space will help keep everyone safe.

No Kings organizers are in contact with the Boston Police and they will be present at No Kings to help control the flow of traffic. Unless there is an imminent threat of violence (highly unlikely!), we ask you to seek a vested/arm-banded volunteer before the police. 

Please read on for more information to help you have a positive experience today. And remember: this is a first step! There are resources below to help you stay engaged in the fight for our collective future. 

Schedule

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Speakers

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Safety & Solidarity Guidelines

  1. Stick with a buddy or your group. 

  2. Make a plan in case you get separated.

  3. Be aware of your surroundings (who is around you, where exit paths are located, etc.)

  4. Embrace the joy of community and generosity of spirit. Introduce yourself to a fellow marcher.

  5. Be alert rather than fearful. 

  6. Singing a song together is the best way to calm a group of people.

  7. Ignore agitators and stay focused on democracy. If you encounter an agitator, walk away, deny them fuel and attention, and encourage others to do the same.

  8. Walk with linked arms to show our solidarity.

  9. Clean up after yourself.

  10. Maintain space and be patient.

Staying Involved, Safely

We hope you’ll stay involved in the fight for democracy. When you consider attending future actions, we encourage you to assess your safety concerns through two lenses: YOU and the ENVIRONMENT.

YOU: Consider whether your identity or status (e.g., race, immigration status) may put you at risk and assess your tolerance for exposure. Also consider safety factors such as: 

  • Is an event during the day or after dark?  

  • Is an event stated as non-violent?

  • What is the likelihood of agitators outnumbering us at this event?

Using this formulation, you would determine that today’s event is during the day, explicitly non-violent, and if there are any agitators, we would greatly outnumber them.

After making these considerations you can make adjustments such as: 

  • Deciding how visually identifiable you want to be.

  • Deciding how secure you want to make your phone.

  • Learning the National Lawyers Guild MA phone number: 617-433-8353

We encourage you to review and share:

Calls to Action

  1. Protect our immigrant neighbors who are being profiled, threatened, and kidnapped

    Join a community ICE watch group so agents know we are watching them, volunteer to assist with vital mutual aid, bond and legal needs, and stand out in solidarity at ICE offices. More information from organizations, including LUCE, MIRA, BIJAN, and Bearing Witness @ ICE in Burlington.

  2. Fight with your dollars

    Hit them where it hurts by boycotting corporations and billionaires that are doing Trump’s bidding. Don’t check out at the checkout; patriotic dissent happens everywhere! 

  3. Hold your Reps accountable

    Keep the pressure on and keep calling them out. Use the 5Calls app. Email and show up at their offices. If they can’t fix this, we’ll find others who will.